What Happened on March 16, 1930

Historical Events

  • USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) floated out to become a national shrine

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Perry, Canadian ice hockey coach (LA Kings 1982-84), born in Edmonton, Alberta (d. 2019)
  • Minoru Miky, Japanese composer for traditional Japanese instruments, born in Tokushima, Japan (d. 2011)

Famous Deaths

Miguel Primo de Rivera (1870-1930)

Spanish dictator, Prime Minister of Spain (1923-30) and military officer, dies of fever and diabetes at 60

Died in 1930 1930 Highlights

About March 16, 1930

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces